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as in undermines
to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality
refused to let the setbacks damp his drive for success
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2
as in dampens
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
damp the shirt slightly before ironing it
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as in reduces
to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling
nothing seemed to damp the unwelcome attentions of her suitor
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Recent Examples of damps
Ash wood damps the micro-vibrations of rough urban pavement in a way aluminum and steel can't match without extra engineering.
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Omar Kardoudi
april 15,
New Atlas,
15 Apr. 2026
While the standard model damps the road irregularities, the S feels more glued down, even in its softest setting, Sport.
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Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
Omar Kardoudi
april 15,
New Atlas,
15 Apr. 2026
While the standard model damps the road irregularities, the S feels more glued down, even in its softest setting, Sport.
—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for damps
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Context that undermines sensational allegations is minimized.
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Despite that, the prequel undermines Elle’s Legally Blonde character arc and, ultimately, fails to break new ground.
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That pillowy feeling is thanks to their dreamstrike+ foam, which absorbs shock and dampens the impact of each step—especially important when walking on unforgiving surfaces, like cobblestones or concrete.
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As someone who enjoys gardening and beautifying my yard, one thing that always dampens my mood is the sight of weeds.
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Good posture helps prevent aches in the back, neck and shoulders, reduces joint wear and lowers the risk of sports injuries, according to Cleveland Clinic.
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Skipping the stove and oven also reduces indoor heat, so lean on cold sandwiches, salads and no-cook meals during the worst hours.
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When the dollar weakens, commodity prices expressed in dollars tend to rise to maintain purchasing power parity for buyers operating in other currencies.
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But the corresponding upheaval is still catastrophic for any surrounding planets, which either get swallowed up by the expanding star, or drift into wider orbits as the star’s gravity weakens—some are flung out from the system entirely.
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Buttermilk makes this cake tender while adding vegetable oil moistens the cake.
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Users place the pouch between the gum and upper lip, where saliva moistens it and releases nicotine.
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And that difference matters, because the same adaptation that dulls our good experiences can dull a gratitude practice, too.
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His status as a third-round pick dulls how the Eagles view his potential to fulfill either question.
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Watching this scene, and much of the film, exhausts me.
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If the search for a large outdoor planter exhausts you—just get a terra-cotta planter.
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Unfortunately, that only wets the top quarter inch of soil—a feel-good move for gardeners but not for roots.
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Another Pearl Girl wets herself when the Eyes come for Thalia.
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“Damps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damps. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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